Security Vetting & Compliance Administrator

Allan Webb Ltd.; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile/remote working arrangements

Regular training and development

Investment in professional training

Mentoring and coaching programmes

Inclusive work environment

ED&I initiatives

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Perkbox access

Referral bonus (£1,000 after probation

33 days annual leave

Additional annual leave purchase

Professional membership support

Career development support

Access to defence projects

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Allan Webb Ltd is seeking a Security Administrator to manage end-to-end personnel security vetting and compliance for AWL employees. The role involves BPSS/SC processing, aftercare reviews, and liaison with government departments to meet IPSA standards.

The position requires discretion and strong attention to detail, with responsibilities spanning audits, supplier risk assessments, and GDPR compliance while supporting ISO27001 accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of personnel security vetting processes and BPSS/SC clearance.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal teams and external bodies.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process BPSS checks in line with onboarding, coordinating with third parties and People team.
• Raise new security checks and liaise with UK government departments as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment onboarding with Compliance and Security teams.
• Raise and manage SCs, transfer or share with UKSV where relevant.
• Schedule and conduct aftercare reviews to IPSA standards and manage records.
• Interpret results from criminal, social media and financial checks and decide on actions.
• Raise AIRs with UKSV under Security Controllers' instruction.
• Ensure SCs are renewed before expiry and maintain records.
• Update personnel security policy to maintain accreditation.
• Support IPSA audits and ISO27001 audits with the team.
• Oversee supplier approvals and due diligence with IT and Head of CSEC Manager.
• Maintain supplier performance records and compliance documentation.

Skills

BPSS/SC clearance

Security vetting processes

Record keeping

Discretion

Communication skills

IPSA standards knowledge

ISO27001 familiarity

Supplier risk assessments

GDPR compliance

Security systems usage

Tools

Security management systems

Databases

Job description

Allan Webb Ltd is seeking a Security Administrator to manage end-to-end personnel security vetting and compliance for AWL employees. The role involves BPSS/SC processing, aftercare reviews, and liaison with government departments to meet IPSA standards.

The position requires discretion and strong attention to detail, with responsibilities spanning audits, supplier risk assessments, and GDPR compliance while supporting ISO27001 accreditation efforts.